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DRB25-1146

1 Ocean Drive

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Proposal

The applicant proposes to construct a new two-story beach club facility at 1 Ocean Drive to replace the existing restaurant and concession facility, pursuant to a Concession Agreement approved by the City Commission on October 18, 2023. The new building, designed by Kobi Karp in a contemporary style, will include restaurants, a café, a children's center, a health and wellness center, retail areas, a swimming pool, a beach club concession facility, and adjacent public restrooms. The project also requests three variances to exceed the minimum and maximum pedestal setbacks for the required front setback (Collins Avenue) and side facing the street setbacks (First Street and South Pointe Drive).

From the Letter of Intent

The Applicant proposes to redevelop the existing restaurant and beach club at the Property to facilitate an updated high-end patron experience at this iconic Property. The Project will include facilities to rent beach equipment, operate two restaurants and a café, operate a children's center, health and wellness center, sell beach sundries, and operate a retail pavilion.

  • Complete reconstruction of the main building
  • Reconstruction of outdoor areas
  • Reconstruction of parking lot
  • New understory to provide additional parking
  • Adjacent public restrooms reconstruction
  • Addition of a pool
  • Addition of retail areas
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL W/ CONDITIONS
Approval of the design. Approval of the variances 1, 2 and 3, subject to the conditions enumerated in the attached Draft Order.

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Lighting plan has not been submitted (Design Review Criteria i. not satisfied)
  • Rooftop architectural treatment only partially satisfied — mechanical equipment not fully screened; staff recommends horizontal louvers and exploration of a green roof
  • Materials and details for the one-story structure (Sadelle's) on east and south elevations remain unclear
  • Painted stucco finish and pattern for the two-story structure housing bathrooms, lockers, and fitness club (north elevation) need clarification
  • Window glass type (tinted or transparent) not specified
  • Recycling or salvage plan for demolition not yet submitted (to be provided at building permit stage)
  • Three setback variances required: front setback (Collins Avenue) proposed at ~119'-11" vs. required 2'-6"; side setback (First Street) portions setback further than 2'-6"; side setback (South Pointe Dr.) varies from 9'-11" to 16'-5" vs. required 2'-6"
  • Large flat roof may have negative visual impact from taller surrounding buildings
  • Urban Heat Island Ordinance compliance required for driveways and parking areas

Documents

Project Details
Style Contemporary style organized around a central access point; stucco exterior with darker gray tone on lower level and lighter tone above; arched and rectangular windows on main level; paired rectangular windows on lower level; bronze ionized aluminum window frames; symmetrical main façade with rounded central atrium.
Height 44'-0" (2 stories); Permitted height: 70'-0"
FAR Proposed FAR: 0.16 (24,000 SF); Permitted FAR: 2.0 (304,664 SF)
Zoning GU Government Use District
Lot Size 152,332 SF / 3.49 acres
Setbacks Variance 1: Front setback (Collins Avenue) proposed at 119'-11" vs. required 2'-6" min/max. Variance 2: Side facing street (First Street) predominantly 2'-6" but portions setback further. Variance 3: Side facing street (South Pointe Dr.) varies from 9'-11" to 16'-5" vs. required 2'-6" min/max.
Parking 72 public parking spaces required by the Concession Agreement; ground level accommodates vehicular parking, loading bay, scooter and bicycle parking.
Applicant Boucher Brothers Pier Park, LLC
Architect Kobi Karp
Existing Building
Full demolition proposed
Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026

09:00 AM

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